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“We’re expecting those issues to be settled in November and are looking forward to commencing the Lake Fyans walking track project.”

Lake Fyans Committee Group president Jim Leeke said the development would be exciting for tourism and residents who frequent the lake.

“The target is to make the track user friendly and create new opportunities for exploring the area,” Mr Leeke said.

“There will be opportunities for people to walk in parts where there are currently no tracks and will also be used as a cycling track.

“There will be a clear walking trail from the campground to the lake’s inlet and we plan to build upon existing walking tracks.”

The Lake Fyans group is hoping to start works before the end of this year.

“It won’t be ready for this summer, but we are certainly very hopeful the track will be up and running for next summer,” Mr Leeke said.

The project will also upgrade roads in the area to minimise the risk of vehicles becoming bogged in wet weather and to minimise damage to the natural vegetation.

Northern Grampians Shire Council candidate Jason Hosemans said the project would aim to improve protection of the surrounding natural environment and ease accessibility.

“The track will enable an easier navigation of the lake, it will become more user friendly and strategies will be put in place to better conserve the wonderful natural environment in the area,” Mr Hosemans said.

Community members celebrated Lake Fyans’ centenary completion with a celebration at the inlet on Sunday.

“There is a lot of great things happening around the lake right now and considering it has been around for 100 years it is all very exciting,” Mr Leeke said.